Outdoors

First Impressions: Classic Iron Works

September 24, 2018

The Home Front First impressions mean everything. No one wants to be remembered for their wet noodle handshake. Even architecture isn’t immune to the first-glance bias of which we’re all guilty. It’s hard to shake those cold, forgettable first steps onto an unoriginal property. A cookie cutter space is going to feel like oatmeal raisin …

The Highlands: Mountain Retreat & Home to Tree House Masterpiece

September 24, 2018

Special Feature The secret is out! If you are looking for premier mountain living- you only need to travel a few miles outside of Birmingham, Ala. to The Highlands, an area development located in Pelham and Chelsea. Southern Living Top Pick. Nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, The Highlands was recently recognized by the editors …

Tell Us Your Family Favorites!

September 21, 2018

From The Publisher Tell Us Your Family Favorites! Would you take just a couple of minutes to tell us your Birmingham Family Favorites when it comes to where you eat, shop, play and worship? It’s a part of a brief, anonymous on-line survey students from Samford University’s Brock School of Business are helping us conduct. Simply …

“Moody Native Serves Aboard USS New York”

August 27, 2018

Photo Fun Seaman John Held, from Moody, Ala. participates in security reaction force training aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21).

Maximizing Your Outdoor Space with DSLD

August 19, 2018

Special Feature DSLD “They turned a jungle into useable, beautiful space,” exclaims Autumn Wallace regarding the transformation DSLD Land Management accomplished in her family’s backyard in Highland Lakes. She and her husband Seann purchased the home in 2003. At the time, the couple had no children and the focus was on maximizing the indoor space …

Fry-Down Family Fun: Great Festival for a Great Cause!

August 17, 2018

Are We There Yet? Brought to you by: Community Partner Sawyer Solutions, www.sawyersolutionsllc.com  Each year the Cahaba River Society hosts a catfish cook-off and festival that’s not only good for the planet, but also the palate! This event has become another staple in Birmingham’s dynamic food scene as culinary masters, old and new, battle it …

Restoration Ride: By God’s Grace

July 25, 2018

Faith @ Work Brought to you by: State Farm, www.ThomasWaters.com “By God’s grace I am here. I have been the beneficiary of God’s ocean of grace,” explains Thomas Waters as he remembers the bike ride he took through Irondale in June of 2017. “I felt the car’s front end hit me and the next thing …

Splash into Summer at Alabama Splash Adventure!

June 27, 2018

Enjoy a Cool Adventure Close to Home! Alabama Splash Adventure! Alabama Splash Adventure in Bessemer, Ala. opened the 2018 summer season with the largest expansion in park history. Enjoy six new amusement attractions, the Pirates High Dive Show, and many more enhancements to provide more fun all summer long. Depending on your mood, enjoy a …

Quite a Catch! Regency Retirment Residents Enjoy Time Outdoors

June 27, 2018

Photo Fun Residents from Regency Retirement Village, www.regencybirmingham.com, recently visited Oak Mountain State Park for a fishing adventure. Joe Faust, Mike Bearden, Jack Hoffman and Debbie all caught fish!

Buckets Full! Regency Retirement Residents Enjoy Drive in the Country

June 27, 2018

Photo Fun A drive in the country for Regency Retirement Village residents, www.regencybirmingham.com, included a stop in Hayden for strawberry picking. For some of the seniors, it was a first-time experience.

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